Theories About the Path of the Theodosian Walls
After the Kerko Porta, the Theodosian Walls, which were the main line of defense for Constantinople, did not continue in a straight line. Historians...
The Fortifications
The Fortifications on the North-Western Side of the City Before the Seventh Century
The Theodosian Walls, which were the main defenses of Constantinople, end abruptly...
A Misunderstanding About the Monastery
The well-known historian Dr. Paspates once believed that the building near the walls of Constantinople was the Monastery of the Seven Orders of the...
Basilica Meeting Place of the Senate
On the eastern side of the Augustaion square, Emperor Constantine built a grand building called the Basilica. This was where the Senate of Constantinople...
Forum of Constantine
A Grand Public Space
Just outside the main city gate, Emperor Constantine built a large public square called the Forum of Constantine. This area became...
Transformation of Byzantium into Constantinople
The transformation of Byzantium into the new imperial capital began in the year 328 AD, under the rule of Emperor Constantine the Great. This...
The Night of Worry
"Not at all, not at all!" my dragoman said. "I was afraid those Bulgarians might come back and burn down the tower. Let's leave...
A Comfortable Room
The best room in the tower was very nice. It had beautiful carpets, couches with soft cushions, and large mirrors and colorful pictures on...
An Unexpected Help
While I sat by the stream trying to cheer myself up with a pipe, since there was no dinner that night, an old man...
Historic Mosques in Karaman
Hocamahmut Mosque A Testament to History
Located in the district of Hocamahmut, the mosque was originally constructed in the second half of the 14th century...
